Hurricane Helene forced dozens of medical facilities across the southern U.S. to evacuate patients, underscoring the human costs of climate change
Hurricanes Kill People for Years after the Initial Disaster
The average tropical cyclone in the U.S. ultimately causes about 7,000 to 11,000 excess deaths, new research finds
Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?
As Microsoft strikes a deal to restart a reactor at Three Mile Island to power AI, nuclear specialists weigh in on the unprecedented process
Revealed: Elephants and Gorillas Hang Out in Hidden Playgrounds
In a dense Republic of Congo rainforest, scientists have mapped a network of strangely open clearings where wild beasts go to eat and hang out
How the 2024 Election Will Affect IVF and Abortion Access
The presidential candidates have vastly divergent records on and plans for protecting access to reproductive health care, including abortion and IVF
Why Cheeses Such as Mozzarella and Cheddar Melt Differently Than Ricotta
Food science can explain why mozzarella melts like a dream while feta and ricotta don’t
Google Is a Monopoly. Should You Use Another Search Engine?
Alternatives to Google Search include Bing, DuckDuckGo, Brave Search and Ecosia
Suzetrigine Is Part of a New Class of Pain Medications That Could Offer Relief for Chronic Pain
A new class of drugs treats pain at the periphery. Here’s what that could mean for those with chronic pain.
Pickleball Physics Explained, from Balls and Paddles to Shots
“Professor Pickleball” reveals the science behind the U.S.’s fastest-growing sport
Project 2025 Would Leave Hurricane Helene Survivors with Little Disaster Aid
The conservative Project 2025 playbook for a possible Trump presidency calls for cutting aid for disasters such as Hurricane Helene